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this from "the washington times." that is "the washington times." at the same times, an editorial on jim demint with a different take. two very different takes on the resignation of jim demint this morning. i also want to point out to you the front page of the "star advertiser." today is december 7, the anniversary of the attacks on pearl harbor. here is the front page showing the front page from december 7, 1941. the untold story, reporter's eye witness sovereigns 71 years after the attack. president obama issued a proclamation for pearl harbor remembrance day. he notes on december 7, 1941, our nation suffered one of the most devastating attacks to ever be fall the american people. that is the presidential proclamation that was released yesterday on the anniversary of pearl harbor. we are still talking about compromise, and we are sticking to principles on the fiscal cliff issue. nancy is next from austin, texas on the independent line. caller: i want to start off by saying, i think our biggest threat to our liberty is not in the middle east. it is
this from "the washington times." that is "the washington times." at the same times, an editorial on jim demint with a different take. two very different takes on the resignation of jim demint this morning. i also want to point out to you the front page of the "star advertiser." today is december 7, the anniversary of the attacks on pearl harbor. here is the front page showing the front page from december 7, 1941. the untold story, reporter's eye witness sovereigns...
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, go to washington. washington is the problem, not the solution. at the end of the day there was a bunch of big money people saying stay away from wall street, take all your anger and frustration and blame washington. and finally the light bulb went off and there is a lot of people on wall street doing the occupied movement. i think that is important. host: tracy is a democrat in washington, d.c. caller: thank you for your efforts. just as the previous callers said, to keep us from racing to the bottom. people are against their own needs only because of president obama. he has passed the will the ledbetter -- lilly ledbetter that have allowed people to get equal pay. these people against obama will get equal pay to their male counterparts. no one will be denied insurance. i work as a nurse, which is very important. only the very rich in the very poor are able to get adequate health care. these people who are against the president and his own policies are against their own basic health-care. i wish the de
, go to washington. washington is the problem, not the solution. at the end of the day there was a bunch of big money people saying stay away from wall street, take all your anger and frustration and blame washington. and finally the light bulb went off and there is a lot of people on wall street doing the occupied movement. i think that is important. host: tracy is a democrat in washington, d.c. caller: thank you for your efforts. just as the previous callers said, to keep us from racing to...
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"washington journal" continues. host: running as now is ralph reed, the founder of the fate and freedom coalition. thank you for being with us on c-span. let's talk about the results from south carolina last night and what it means for newt gingrich, mitt romney, and this republican field. guest: it was a very impressive when. to carry 43 of the 46 counties when he was all but given up for dead one week or 10 days before that election is pretty impressive. i think if you look at the exit polls that we have, it is clear that while he won across the board, men, women, every income group except those over making $200,000 per year which voted for romney, every education subgroup except for those with post-graduate degrees. he won the catholic vote, tea party, independent. it was an across-the-board victory. if you know south carolina, and i have worked there in ever cycle since the 1980's, what really drove this were the evangelicals, who were 65% of all voters, even higher than four years ago when mike huckabee was on
"washington journal" continues. host: running as now is ralph reed, the founder of the fate and freedom coalition. thank you for being with us on c-span. let's talk about the results from south carolina last night and what it means for newt gingrich, mitt romney, and this republican field. guest: it was a very impressive when. to carry 43 of the 46 counties when he was all but given up for dead one week or 10 days before that election is pretty impressive. i think if you look at the...
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after thestory passing of senator daniel in a the washington times." host: the code of hawaii -- the governor of hawaii possibly been the replacement for daniel inouye, reported by cbs news. picking up on the remaining time and before the next senate, comes in. president obama spoke on friday and talked about the senator's service and he might not have considered a career in public service had not been for the senator. [video clip] >> he was a proud democrat and a proud american. were it not for those insights planted in my head at the age of 11 in between is the land and a trip to yellowstone -- between disneyland -- i'm not have considered a career in public service and might not be standing here today. i think it's fair to say that daniel inouye was perhaps my earliest political inspiration. ost: senator daniel in a ouye passed away earlier this year. we're looking at your political hero of 2012. mitch is from tennessee on the democrat's line. caller: i just want to say that my political hero had to be bernie sanders. he started talking about not pa
after thestory passing of senator daniel in a the washington times." host: the code of hawaii -- the governor of hawaii possibly been the replacement for daniel inouye, reported by cbs news. picking up on the remaining time and before the next senate, comes in. president obama spoke on friday and talked about the senator's service and he might not have considered a career in public service had not been for the senator. [video clip] >> he was a proud democrat and a proud american....
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susan detzen, and washington barnes, a supreme court reporter for "washington post." and we'll tell you what's next regarding health care in the united states. as far as questions here, it's really going to be a round table with your reactions and opinions. here are the phone lines -- you can also send us a message by facebook and twitter or email. lots of ways to be involved in our two hour health care show this morning on the "washington journal." and we begin this morning with robert barnes of "washington post" who covers the court for that paper. part of the team coverage for the court's decision yesterday. in your front page story, the second paragraph, the way you describe this as stunning legal conclusion. why is that? >> well, i think there were very few people who thought this would be a 5-4 decision that went this way. i think many thought kennedy would go along with the dibrals and maybe justice roberts would go along as well to make it a bigger decision. but there weren't all that many who thought that justice roberts would go with the liberals to uphold t
susan detzen, and washington barnes, a supreme court reporter for "washington post." and we'll tell you what's next regarding health care in the united states. as far as questions here, it's really going to be a round table with your reactions and opinions. here are the phone lines -- you can also send us a message by facebook and twitter or email. lots of ways to be involved in our two hour health care show this morning on the "washington journal." and we begin this morning...
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on the federal level, the "washington times" reporting on the gerrymandering and gridlock in washington. we are focusing this morning on the state level and one-party rule. those are the stories in the new york times and in the washington times. here's an e-mail -- george and virginia, democratic caller. what do you think? caller: i think that what's going on in washington, it's really nonsense, because if you are a democrat or republican that is elected to office, you are sent there to do what is best for the people, democrats or republicans. not just for one party or the other. the two-party system is very good. these days they want to protect the party and do there will overdoing the will of the people. it seems once they get in office, they don't care about the public anymore until it comes election time. when it comes to election time, they are blaming one or the other. host: if you are ready to start thinking about the next campaign election cycle, there are some stories in the newspaper this morning. front page of the new york times, jeb bush. bill clinton has visited there as we
on the federal level, the "washington times" reporting on the gerrymandering and gridlock in washington. we are focusing this morning on the state level and one-party rule. those are the stories in the new york times and in the washington times. here's an e-mail -- george and virginia, democratic caller. what do you think? caller: i think that what's going on in washington, it's really nonsense, because if you are a democrat or republican that is elected to office, you are sent there...
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about washington. good morning. you are on. caller: good morning. thank you for c-span here i have a comment and a question. you had a caller earlier from new york talking about the need to except the paradigm of 8% unemployment. that might not be too far off unless we look at the truth, closer to 15%. the question is, historically, have we had a gate keeper like carry reid who refuses to put things to a vote, which then could be put on the record? or is this normal as far as how they are playing politics these days? thank you. guest: you know, i think this actually does have a long tradition in politics. if your party is against something, why bring it up for a vote if you have the majority? you know, if voters decide that harry reid is too much of an obstacle, they had a chance in november to bring the republicans to majority. host: what he is next. -- massachusetts is next. hi richard, you are on. caller: mitt romney claims he is a businessman and knows how to create jobs. with bain capital, they ex
about washington. good morning. you are on. caller: good morning. thank you for c-span here i have a comment and a question. you had a caller earlier from new york talking about the need to except the paradigm of 8% unemployment. that might not be too far off unless we look at the truth, closer to 15%. the question is, historically, have we had a gate keeper like carry reid who refuses to put things to a vote, which then could be put on the record? or is this normal as far as how they are...
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this is from the "washington post." reporting from tampa, it says from the convention stage here the republican party has tried to highlight its die versity to emphasize their economic appeal. host: that's information coming to us from "the washington post" reporting from tampa. mitt romney can accept the g.o.p. nomination in a speech that caps off the republican convention that's been going on the last couple of days. we would like to get your impressions and what you hope to hear from candidate romney. let's go to mike now in vermont on our independent line. hi, mike. caller: good morning. i like mr. romney to expand further on news reports that he has committed sheldon adelson to go to war in iran. i'd also like him to comment on him going to france when threatened by a draft or in the vietnam war. i would like to find out if any one in his family has ever served in the u.s. military because i can't find any records when i google. i would like to find out if he does go to war in iran, will any of his five sons be in
this is from the "washington post." reporting from tampa, it says from the convention stage here the republican party has tried to highlight its die versity to emphasize their economic appeal. host: that's information coming to us from "the washington post" reporting from tampa. mitt romney can accept the g.o.p. nomination in a speech that caps off the republican convention that's been going on the last couple of days. we would like to get your impressions and what you hope...
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you're watching "washington journal" on the start of this memorial day holiday weekend. many tributes to fallen heroes will take place including events on memorial day. the annual rolling thunder motorcycle rally in washington, commemorating vietnam veterans. a lot going on in nation's capital to honor veterans and those who died in service if. in our final segment we will look at current statistics about veterans in american society. how they are fearing versus the rest of the company -- country on issues like joblessness. tonight there will be a debate that in milwaukee concerning the milwaukee a recall election. six officials are undergoing a rissole proces -- recall process. some say it has become a proxy battle for the national election. we will talk about the wisconsin recall election this morning and get your thoughts on it. the wisconsin recall election and your thoughts about what the messages are on the national level as well. as we get started, we have a special line set aside for wisconsin viewers today. 628-0184. or you can send us a tweet a message on faceb
you're watching "washington journal" on the start of this memorial day holiday weekend. many tributes to fallen heroes will take place including events on memorial day. the annual rolling thunder motorcycle rally in washington, commemorating vietnam veterans. a lot going on in nation's capital to honor veterans and those who died in service if. in our final segment we will look at current statistics about veterans in american society. how they are fearing versus the rest of the...
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you are on the "washington journal." caller: i want to know if there are any ethical things you would have to sign. when i joined the government, i had to sign some papers that said i did not belong to certain organizations. i did not know if there any ethical issues that might come up if one of the congressman decided he wanted to join the communist party and signed a pledge to overthrow the government of the united states. i think it is illegal to do that. i do not know where you draw the line ethically as to whether you could sign a pledge to somebody outside. that is almost like signing a treaty. you have to go through the congress. if house to be signed by the president. i want to know how deep the essex get. guest: they have to sign and take an oath when they become members. the ethics regime is probably the most severe and regimented of almost any profession. their entire personal wealth and assets are a matter of public record. they have to find -- file annual financial disclosure forms. their children's and spou
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thank you very much for washington journal. host: live go to our independent line in ohio on the independent line with jim. caller: my comment is i keep hearing governor romney saying how many jobs he created, but he never has given us a figure on how many he eliminated as governor. i would like to see both sides of it and compare. i thought the conventions for both parties were very good. and i think that i am going with obama, give him his chance again and this country. will combat host: you voted for obama the last time? caller: i did. i am a uaw retirement. from what i hear from governor romney and paul ryan, they want to eliminate everything, and change what i'm living on right now. host: let's go to on our republican line from illinoisline. joe, welcome to the conversation. caller: the president has a lot of nice words and everything, but there is something really disturbing to me about this guy. the fact this is a first president making a very serious threat against religious liberties. being catholic, i find nobody is m
thank you very much for washington journal. host: live go to our independent line in ohio on the independent line with jim. caller: my comment is i keep hearing governor romney saying how many jobs he created, but he never has given us a figure on how many he eliminated as governor. i would like to see both sides of it and compare. i thought the conventions for both parties were very good. and i think that i am going with obama, give him his chance again and this country. will combat host: you...
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host: flags all around washington, d.c. are at half staff this morning like the one you are feeling on the capital. good morning and welcome to "washington journal." for the first hour we will be talking about the aftermath of the shooting of in newtown, conn that happened yesterday. we will talk about the actions of the teachers. we will get into discussion about gun-control. that always seems to come up after situations like this. we would like for you to get involved in the conversation. the numbers are on the screen. we want to hear from teachers and people who work in the classrooms, principals and vice principals, people connected with education to find your thoughts on what happened yesterday. the actions of the teachers. how safe are in america's schools and america's schoolchildren. this is how the story is being played this morning on the front page of the "new york daily news." this is the way it is being reported this morning in "the wall street journal." the president talked about the shootings at the elementar
host: flags all around washington, d.c. are at half staff this morning like the one you are feeling on the capital. good morning and welcome to "washington journal." for the first hour we will be talking about the aftermath of the shooting of in newtown, conn that happened yesterday. we will talk about the actions of the teachers. we will get into discussion about gun-control. that always seems to come up after situations like this. we would like for you to get involved in the...
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what is your message to washington? would you like congress to take action or the federal reserve to take more action? caller: well, i think, partially, let's put it this way, if a box of macaroni and cheese should cost $1.25 and in 10 months if you buy 10 of them it should be $12.50. $4.85, the most intensive help they could do is find some sort of way to start paying down the national debt and maybe that would start turning the gas prices back to normal, which is really what is causing the biggest problem for us. we are further behind in poverty level than was posted last by hud. host: thanks for your call. in all comes down the cost of a box of mike conneen cheese and signs of inflation. next is boston, massachusetts, donald is a democrat. caller: the president has been trying to get congress and everybody to approach it on a balance -- in a balanced way. that is common sense. what the republicans are doing is, basically, they have made a decision that they will block everything he does so that they can have him as a
what is your message to washington? would you like congress to take action or the federal reserve to take more action? caller: well, i think, partially, let's put it this way, if a box of macaroni and cheese should cost $1.25 and in 10 months if you buy 10 of them it should be $12.50. $4.85, the most intensive help they could do is find some sort of way to start paying down the national debt and maybe that would start turning the gas prices back to normal, which is really what is causing the...
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"washington journal" is next. ♪ host: we will spend about two hours this morning on the "washington journal" talking about the fiscal cliff. we want to start off hearing from you on a different topic. what do you think about hillary clinton's future and her running for president in 2016? that is our question this morning on the "washington journal." you can start dialing in now, or you can contact us via social media. you can make a comment on our facebook page. you can also send us an e-mail. from "the hill" newspaper yesterday -- a new poll by abc news and "the washington post." 57% say they support a presidential bid from every clinton in 2016. -- from hillary clinton in 2016. 68% approved of her work as secretary of state. 66% hold a favorable view of clinton after her department has faced criticism over the handling of benghazi and libya. clinton also has heavy support in new york were 54% of registered voters say they would support a presidential bid by her in 2016. that is an "the hill" newspaper. we have lots of facebook comments already on this question. we want to share a couple o
"washington journal" is next. ♪ host: we will spend about two hours this morning on the "washington journal" talking about the fiscal cliff. we want to start off hearing from you on a different topic. what do you think about hillary clinton's future and her running for president in 2016? that is our question this morning on the "washington journal." you can start dialing in now, or you can contact us via social media. you can make a comment on our facebook page....
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the washington times,. wes iscalifornia, waiting on the republican line. go ahead. caller: thanks for giving me the opportunity. i recently changed to the republican party. i am really disappointed in my view and in and my former party. the fair share of social justice is no share. when you have a man speaking the truth that is not a gaffe if that's what he really believes. it.st don't get president obama speaking about redistribution and nobody is jumping on that. the media already has stephen colbert and john stuart. only one television station is not biased. a few radio stations. the rest of the media is pro- liberal progressive. many don't even try to be fair. host: what about republican commentators in the media calling out the romney campaign on this issue, specifically in the wall street journal today, that the romney campaign is "incompetent?" caller: at least we have one. where is something on the other side talking of obama's failures in the middle east? he got a nobel peace prize and he can walk
the washington times,. wes iscalifornia, waiting on the republican line. go ahead. caller: thanks for giving me the opportunity. i recently changed to the republican party. i am really disappointed in my view and in and my former party. the fair share of social justice is no share. when you have a man speaking the truth that is not a gaffe if that's what he really believes. it.st don't get president obama speaking about redistribution and nobody is jumping on that. the media already has stephen...
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"washington journal" is next. host: good morning. welcome to "washington journal." congress returns to washington with the clock counting down on time left to tackle the tough fiscal cliff and make decisions about taxes, spending, and budget cuts. states are looking at how they can be affected. a question for you this morning, whether states should have a say in budget talks. here are the numbers to call. if you can also find us online. here is the headline in "the new york times." the pew center has a new study out called "the impact on the fiscal cliff on states." here is what it says. we would do more into these and how they will specifically affect states on an individual basis. there is a question on whether the fiscal cliff would hurt. it says -- our question for you this morning is whether the states should have a stake of in negotiations. looking more in the story "the new york times." it says -- some of the benefits states could receive, nobody is retained that president obama and republicans in congress will fail to reach an accord because they feel -- the
"washington journal" is next. host: good morning. welcome to "washington journal." congress returns to washington with the clock counting down on time left to tackle the tough fiscal cliff and make decisions about taxes, spending, and budget cuts. states are looking at how they can be affected. a question for you this morning, whether states should have a say in budget talks. here are the numbers to call. if you can also find us online. here is the headline in "the new...
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what man cannot change washington. we as a people have to change washington. we have to support our president whether -- whoever it may be. whether it is obama or mitt romney. if we do not stand behind him and whatever bills he has going to congress will be thought out anyway. host: have you made up your mind about who you will vote for? caller: i am still in the balance at the moment. host: what fact are you looking for that will help you make a decision? caller: we are watching the debates back and forth. who is better and who can do more. the fact is, what is going to be done? we have heard all of these promises. i am still pretty sure all 43 presidents have not accomplished everything they sat in office to accomplish. host: in the new york times, it is national polling. it is gallop verses the rest. george is on the line for democrats. he is calling from miami, florida. caller: good morning. you are absolutely right. you can never watched enough c- span. as a matter of fact, a couple of months ago before i made my statement, i remember watching the show th
what man cannot change washington. we as a people have to change washington. we have to support our president whether -- whoever it may be. whether it is obama or mitt romney. if we do not stand behind him and whatever bills he has going to congress will be thought out anyway. host: have you made up your mind about who you will vote for? caller: i am still in the balance at the moment. host: what fact are you looking for that will help you make a decision? caller: we are watching the debates...
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there's no consensus in washington. but people are doing similar things and recognition that what we're doing now isn't working. we have to change. great, we've gotten that far. but when you take the next step and say, we all have to change, what do we change to, it falls apart? it will be a tough year. and this problem is going to be harder to solve. some people would say an election year probably isn't the best year to try to get major legislation. in retrospect, i would agree with them. but we're facing this growing problem. and we will not be able to fix it and take new legislation. >> we're interested in getting you involve in this discussion. many of you regularly communicate with us by the internet using facebook and twitter. the topic this morning is a growing threat, cybersecurity threat to individuals and whether or not washington should have a role, whether or not it belongs to the commercial community to have the responsibility. how those forces interact together. we like to hear your questions or comments.
there's no consensus in washington. but people are doing similar things and recognition that what we're doing now isn't working. we have to change. great, we've gotten that far. but when you take the next step and say, we all have to change, what do we change to, it falls apart? it will be a tough year. and this problem is going to be harder to solve. some people would say an election year probably isn't the best year to try to get major legislation. in retrospect, i would agree with them. but...
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washington journal" in the morning? i really miss him. i like to play a game called "king of the world," and i wonder if it is possible whether it would be lawful for our justice system in our service, militia membership, like a some countries, like switzerland, it is it mandatory that you own a firearm. secondly, will the courts take into consideration what i called the dirty dealings -- whoever was the senator from florida, and arlen specter got dragged into it, and another guy out west, where the administration offered to them all kinds of a their money for medicaid, i think it was, or some type of opt out situation for the health-care law -- will the justices be taking that into consideration? host: mr. simon? guest: let me first, if i could, go back to what professor turley was saying about the oral argument. it is very interesting to see, and it will be interesting to see, how justice scalia will refrain the question, and to track -- how justice scalia will from the question, and justice kennedy in particular. som
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. >> "washington durnell" is next. -- "washington journal"is next. host: good morning and welcome to "washington journal" this saturday july 7, 2012. hillary clinton stopped in afghanistan today to announce the nation has been granted special allies state is part of a new partnership deal with the two countries. here on the home front, new jobs numbers out yesterday show unemployment is not change from last month. throughout the country, cities and towns are grappling with balancing their budgets. one city in pennsylvania, scranton, tried and to cut city workers' pay to minimum wage and that includes firefighters and police. we would like to hear what you think about how cities can control their budgets. how would you get city budgets under control? here are the numbers to call? -- you can also find us online. here is the front page of "the times tribune" of scranton, pennsylvania. here is the the associated press version of the story -- scranton, pennsylvania is not the only city problem with its budget. we will look at a number of stories about cit
. >> "washington durnell" is next. -- "washington journal"is next. host: good morning and welcome to "washington journal" this saturday july 7, 2012. hillary clinton stopped in afghanistan today to announce the nation has been granted special allies state is part of a new partnership deal with the two countries. here on the home front, new jobs numbers out yesterday show unemployment is not change from last month. throughout the country, cities and towns are...
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washington monica, hello? caller: to start with, i hear all these figures and i hear the debate going back and forth and nobody has come to a final decision if we were to take and understand because i am ready to go forward with public sizing myself being a victim of this recovery act. i started self-investigating and realizing that it became a case study of a statistical act of the government and federal government. maybe we add figures to the table and we should stop and think about what it is worth whether it is the dollar amount would put on the table or justice of liberty. when we are not facing justice as a unity for a quality to this whole nation, we're not doing justice. for ourselves or anybody. host: pittsburgh, pennsylvania hello -- caller: i think the stimulus has worked. i think we can thank mr. obama and timothy guyton their and their aides and also their economists for pursuing the exact opposite program to those that some of the countries in europe are doing. there is a very good example in the
washington monica, hello? caller: to start with, i hear all these figures and i hear the debate going back and forth and nobody has come to a final decision if we were to take and understand because i am ready to go forward with public sizing myself being a victim of this recovery act. i started self-investigating and realizing that it became a case study of a statistical act of the government and federal government. maybe we add figures to the table and we should stop and think about what it...
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"washington journal" continues. host: dan schnur is the co- founder of no labels. your organization has been going through the branches of government in washington and looking for ways you think they can be improved on. what is wrong with the presidency? guest: first of all, i want to make it clear to your viewers that we are not targeting this president or any other individual was held the office. rather, the structure of the presidency and the executive branch. we think it could stand some reforms, just as we think congress could stand some reforms also. we do not come at this unnecessarily from the left or the right. what we want to see is government functioning more effectively than it currently does. what that means is a lot of things, " what it means in particular is getting the parties to work together more effectively, getting the leaders of both parties to engage in more ongoing conversations with the american people. we have a multi point plan, which i will shamelessly plug now, called "make the presidency
"washington journal" continues. host: dan schnur is the co- founder of no labels. your organization has been going through the branches of government in washington and looking for ways you think they can be improved on. what is wrong with the presidency? guest: first of all, i want to make it clear to your viewers that we are not targeting this president or any other individual was held the office. rather, the structure of the presidency and the executive branch. we think it could...
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"washington journal" continues. host: the c-span campaign 2012 a bus is currently traveling around universities. today on the bus index riley, north carolina, -- today on the bus in raleigh, north carolina. guest: it is an honor to be on c-span. host: you are described as a one man equalizer who is seeking to overcome years of democratic dominance when it comes to money raising. been described as the most dangerous man and north carolina. how would you explain your role in north carolina politics? guest: i certainly do not think i may very dangerous man whatsoever. in a north carolina, the democratic party controls the state government for almost 110 years from 1900 to the 2012 election. the democratic party has always outspent the republican party. in the 2008 election the democratic party spend about $14.7 million compared to $7 million by the republicans. in the 2010 election, the democratic party spend $15.3 million compared to a $11.6 million by republican candidates. they have the advantage of millions of doll
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there is a monee story in "the washington post." -- money story in "the washington post." they go on to write in this -- bigger states, where television advertising is needed to reach most voters. and in e-mail -- i' next is a call from ohio. good morning to rich, republican. welcome to the conversation. caller: i think we are missing the point, the whole money going back to congressman is only coming from the united states. a lot could come from foreign countries or bank companies or foreign military, it could recirculate back in and they could come under the laws they are allowed to lobby our present or congress. the other thing we are missing is when we give away foreign aid, a lot of countries are putting back to lobby against our country. they may have 300 million to push back in our country if they are given billions. i will hang up and hear comments. host: as you do it here, your comments are for your fellow viewers to react to this morning greg thank you for coming in. hastings-on-hudson, new york. ron is a democrat. good morning. caller: can you hear me? thank you
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including his leadership in washington. in a city that is far too often characterized by padding his in the personal attacks, paul ryan is a shining star. he does not demonize his opponents. honorable people can have honest differences and he appeals to the better angels of our nature, the people in the other party who might disagree. i do not know of anyone who does not respect his character and judgment. [cheers and applause] he has been in public life for all the right reasons. not to advance his personal ambition, but to advance the ideals of freedom and justice and to increase opportunity and prosperity to the people of every class and faith, every age, and ethnic background. a faithful catholic, paul believes in though words and dignity of every human life. -- paul believes in the worth and dignity of every human life. [cheers and applause] with energy, and vision, paul ryan has become an intellectual leader of the republican party. he understands the fiscal challenges facing america. our exploding deficits and crushi
including his leadership in washington. in a city that is far too often characterized by padding his in the personal attacks, paul ryan is a shining star. he does not demonize his opponents. honorable people can have honest differences and he appeals to the better angels of our nature, the people in the other party who might disagree. i do not know of anyone who does not respect his character and judgment. [cheers and applause] he has been in public life for all the right reasons. not to...
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there was a story from the washington post. host: 1 story in the washington post and another in another paper. caller: nobody finds it appeared that the only people in politics any more are lawyers or extremely rich people. on top of that, there's no normal everyday people in politics, but on top of that, but to problem is these people are making millions and millions and millions of dollars on books, on speaking tours. newt gingrich or bill clinton is making an ungodly amount of money going to colleges or this place or that place and speaking. to be able to make the money that they want to make on the speaking tours, they have to hiked up the rhetoric as much as possible. look at how much people are making at fox news or msnbc. newt gingrich it or sarah palin had to think for two months about whether they wanted to run for the presidency of united states, because they did not want to lose their contracts with a news corp.. host: that was steven in florida in gainesville. the washington post and others have about the supreme co
there was a story from the washington post. host: 1 story in the washington post and another in another paper. caller: nobody finds it appeared that the only people in politics any more are lawyers or extremely rich people. on top of that, there's no normal everyday people in politics, but on top of that, but to problem is these people are making millions and millions and millions of dollars on books, on speaking tours. newt gingrich or bill clinton is making an ungodly amount of money going to...
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host: front page of the washington post on what's happening in washington this week, a key visit for china and the united states. and the incoming president is expected to be on capitol hill meeting with members of congress. we will talk about that issue later on this week. then here's the headline in the wall street journal. and in several papers this morning. contraceptive plan still draws heat. the president's ruling on friday, this so-called compromise still drawing heat from the bishops and catholic voters. we will talk about that on a washington journal with kathleen kennedy townsend coming up at 8:30 a.m. eastern. one last question from an independent in washington. fred, go ahead. caller: i was thinking that it does not matter if the president is rich or poor, because there are rich people on the side of the poor people like ron paul and they try to help the poor. so does not matter if the president is rich or poor. it is important whether he is corrupt bornite at. -- whether he is corrupt or niot. the taxpayer pays for the votes with blood and taxes. they get the money and w
host: front page of the washington post on what's happening in washington this week, a key visit for china and the united states. and the incoming president is expected to be on capitol hill meeting with members of congress. we will talk about that issue later on this week. then here's the headline in the wall street journal. and in several papers this morning. contraceptive plan still draws heat. the president's ruling on friday, this so-called compromise still drawing heat from the bishops...
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welcome to "washington journal." we're waiting for a decision from the supreme court this week on big cases. the court begins announcing decisions that c-span will bring you live. good to our web site for details. we're expecting the decision now through thursday of this week. a lot of speculation about what's it could mean. 1/4 of voters say they're undecided between barack obama and mitt romney. we would like to hear from undecided voters this morning. what are you still thinking about? here are the numbers to call if you're an undecided voter. 202.737.001. 737-0001. -- 202- look for c-span and join the conversation there. or you can e-mail us. here is a story from the associated press. one-quarter of a voters are undecided. host: reading a story from "huffington post." a week that could decide obama's future. it is the most important week. host: a lot of issues and playwright now. things to be watching this week to see how they play for president obama and also mitt romney. we're talking to undecided voters today.
welcome to "washington journal." we're waiting for a decision from the supreme court this week on big cases. the court begins announcing decisions that c-span will bring you live. good to our web site for details. we're expecting the decision now through thursday of this week. a lot of speculation about what's it could mean. 1/4 of voters say they're undecided between barack obama and mitt romney. we would like to hear from undecided voters this morning. what are you still thinking...
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"washington journal" is next. [captioning performed by national captioning institute] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2012] host: good morning this monday, february 6. looks like another busy week shaping up in the nation's capital. in the middle of all of the super bowl blog, you may have seen an interview president obama did with nbc in which he said out right -- "i deserve a second term." we want to get your reaction to the president's remarks yesterday to matt lauer. again, if you missed it, president obama said yesterday "i deserve a second term." this interview, that the same time as a new poll published by "the washington post." the headline says obama opens clear lead over romney. this is what the president said yesterday. [video clip] >> i deserve a second term, but we are not done. when you and i sat down we were losing 750,000 jobs a month. we found that just a few days before we sat down that we lost that much. now we are creating 250,000. we created 3.7 million jobs over the past 23
"washington journal" is next. [captioning performed by national captioning institute] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2012] host: good morning this monday, february 6. looks like another busy week shaping up in the nation's capital. in the middle of all of the super bowl blog, you may have seen an interview president obama did with nbc in which he said out right -- "i deserve a second term." we want to get your reaction to the president's remarks yesterday...
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"washington journal" is next. host: good monday morning and welcome to washington journal. "usa today" says -- the president is speaking to the united nations on tuesday. both candidates preparing for next week's first presidential debate in denver. secretary of state clinton speaks at resident's clinton .lobal initiative holbei we will stick with politics this morning and get your take on who you are voting for and why. what is your top issue? we also want to hear from undecided voters or soft voters. what are your top issues? and you can send us a tweet. also, post your comments on facebook. or send us an e-mail. we will begin this morning with the latest battleground poll from "politico" and george washington university, showing president obama with a slight edge. governor romney was leading in may. now the latest poll shows president obama up with 50%. some other tidbits about this poll. it says -- obama leads from the on the issues of handling the economy, foreign policy, taxes, medicare, and standing up for the middle class. but romney leaves on better handling of the
"washington journal" is next. host: good monday morning and welcome to washington journal. "usa today" says -- the president is speaking to the united nations on tuesday. both candidates preparing for next week's first presidential debate in denver. secretary of state clinton speaks at resident's clinton .lobal initiative holbei we will stick with politics this morning and get your take on who you are voting for and why. what is your top issue? we also want to hear from...
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. ♪ >> "washington journal" continues. host: with 35 days to strike a deal, the two sides have yet to set up a face to face discussion this week. instead both sides plan to meet in separate meetings. liberal groups like unions are planning protests on capitol hill. prominent democrats are advocating a cliff diving. we want to get your take. should we go over the fiscal cliff? the democrats, 202-585-3880. republicans, 202-585-3881. independents and all others, 2.202-585-388 yesterday at the daily news conference of the white house, jay carney the spokesman there was asked about liberals who are advocating going off the so- called fiscal cliff. here is what he had to say. [video clip] >> he spoke with john boehner. by the weekend and he will meet with them at the appropriate time as well as nancy pelosi and mitch mcconnell. so the process that he began is continuing. recanting you to be optimistic that a balanced approach is achievable. we know what the solutions are. it was senator who said that in an op-ed, one benefit of
. ♪ >> "washington journal" continues. host: with 35 days to strike a deal, the two sides have yet to set up a face to face discussion this week. instead both sides plan to meet in separate meetings. liberal groups like unions are planning protests on capitol hill. prominent democrats are advocating a cliff diving. we want to get your take. should we go over the fiscal cliff? the democrats, 202-585-3880. republicans, 202-585-3881. independents and all others, 2.202-585-388...
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"washington journal." and live coverage of the funeral of former presidential candidates george mcgovern. in 45 minutes we will focus on this year's campaign in wisconsin. our guests are craig gilbert, and mikehimming, tate. we will also look and housing policy and home construction at 9:15 eastern with raemeka mayo of the census bureau and a representative from the fiscal times. host: good morning, october 26. president obama and mitt romney are on target to raise $1 billion each with their respective parties by election day. more recent numbers show romney outraising the president in early october. if the washington post endorsed president obama today even with their eyes open to the disappointment of his time in office, it says. a clear politics survey shows mitt romney with a 0.9% edge. a new associated press poll shows at the same time mitt romney has erased president obama's support among women, the president has eliminated romney's support among men. our first 45 minutes this morning takes a look at
"washington journal." and live coverage of the funeral of former presidential candidates george mcgovern. in 45 minutes we will focus on this year's campaign in wisconsin. our guests are craig gilbert, and mikehimming, tate. we will also look and housing policy and home construction at 9:15 eastern with raemeka mayo of the census bureau and a representative from the fiscal times. host: good morning, october 26. president obama and mitt romney are on target to raise $1 billion each...
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washington post." raymond in little rock, arkansas is on our line for democrats. you're on the wash journal. caller: good morning. i'm all for the armed guards at the schools. i mean, if you -- i heard someone come on earlier and talk about the mind of the people. you never know when a person going to snap, so there's nothing we can do about a person snapping and there's nothing we can do in america now about the gun control, because there are a billion guns on our streets, but if they have an armed guard at the entrance to our schools, they that would slow down a killer. we can't arm teachers because then we're teaching our children the wrong message. but if we put armed guards at the opening of our schools, they that would slow things down. host: dean, go ahead. caller: there's a few of the call hears the have expressed a little bit of my real, real concern. i'm a former educator for years. and i sat at a desk and listened to parents that would actually sit down and cry that they just didn't know wha
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"washington journal" continues. host: as congress wraps up business we are checking in with congressman jim mcdermott, a member of the house ways and means committee. thanks for joining us. guest: my pleasure. host: one story that got our attention this past week is a report from the american association of medical colleges, estimating that by 2015, the country will have 62,900 fewer doctors than are needed. guest: it is a huge problem. you have retirement. people get old and they'd say they are not going to practice medicine anymore. it is harder and harder for kids school.o medical and we have not expanded our classes enough in medical school to deal with the expanding population. we are going to implement a bill where we take 30 million people who have not had help care before and give them access to the system. it is estimated by 2020 that we will be short 45,000 primary care doctors. so we have a number of very near-term problems that we have to start dealing with. host: and primary care physicians over the nex
"washington journal" continues. host: as congress wraps up business we are checking in with congressman jim mcdermott, a member of the house ways and means committee. thanks for joining us. guest: my pleasure. host: one story that got our attention this past week is a report from the american association of medical colleges, estimating that by 2015, the country will have 62,900 fewer doctors than are needed. guest: it is a huge problem. you have retirement. people get old and they'd...
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there's a lot going for us. >> "washington journal" continues. host: ann coulter is with us this morning. she has a new book out. number 9. it is called -- "mugged: racial demagoguery from the seventies to obama." we will talk with her about that. the starting point, what do where do think the presidential race is right now? guest: i think mitt romney is looking good. he was clearly the most threatening of the presidential candidates. i think he is the strongest against president obama. it is curious, for example, that there were 70 million viewers of that debate the other night. the highest it has been since 1992, the last time an incumbent was taken out. i think people are uncomfortable with obama. if they are not political nuts like we are, the have not been paying attention. have not been watching all of the debates and just want to see the challenger is and whether they are comfortable with him. after wednesday night, i think everybody is pretty comfortable with mitt romney. host: i was reading back on your twitter feed. dating back to febru
there's a lot going for us. >> "washington journal" continues. host: ann coulter is with us this morning. she has a new book out. number 9. it is called -- "mugged: racial demagoguery from the seventies to obama." we will talk with her about that. the starting point, what do where do think the presidential race is right now? guest: i think mitt romney is looking good. he was clearly the most threatening of the presidential candidates. i think he is the strongest...
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caller: this is a photo in the washington post. is barred students in north carolina at chapel hill. when it comes to some of the specifics, this is a gardener riding out of colorado. steady jobs available over the . pennsylvania was the site where governor romney spoke about the issue of student loans. in this club, we have him talking about his desire -- in a this clip, we have him talking about his desire to extend relief on student loans. [video clip] >> one thing i wanted to mention, i forgot to mention at the very beginning. that was that with the number of college graduates cannot find work or can only find work well beneath their skill level, i fully support the effort to extend the low interest rate on student loans. there was some concern that would expire halfway through the year. i support extending the temporary relief on interest rates for students as a result. in part, because of the extraordinarily poor conditions of the job market. host: that as governor romney from pennsylvania on monday. twitter, contributing. it
caller: this is a photo in the washington post. is barred students in north carolina at chapel hill. when it comes to some of the specifics, this is a gardener riding out of colorado. steady jobs available over the . pennsylvania was the site where governor romney spoke about the issue of student loans. in this club, we have him talking about his desire -- in a this clip, we have him talking about his desire to extend relief on student loans. [video clip] >> one thing i wanted to mention,...
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"washington journal" is next. >> well, the president was in the northern virginia suburbs of washington, d.c. yesterday to announce a new mortgage relief plan, which could affect 3.5 million homeowners. we want to hear from you this morning on the "washington journal," your reaction to a new mortgage relief plan and more broadly what role the federal government, in your view, should play in mortgage relief and in housing industry. use twitter, and no hyphen if you want to make a comment, continue the conversation on our facebook page, facebook.com/cspan. here's the front page of the "washington times" newspaper, obama floats second plan for underwater homes, only three months after proposing a mortgage relief plan. president obama went back to the drawing board with another proposal paid for by a new tax on big banks that would allow millions of underwater borrowers to refinance home loans. and on the jump page, goes on to say -- here is the president as the day. >> it is not designed for those who had acted irresponsibly but it can help those who acted responsibly. not those who bought
"washington journal" is next. >> well, the president was in the northern virginia suburbs of washington, d.c. yesterday to announce a new mortgage relief plan, which could affect 3.5 million homeowners. we want to hear from you this morning on the "washington journal," your reaction to a new mortgage relief plan and more broadly what role the federal government, in your view, should play in mortgage relief and in housing industry. use twitter, and no hyphen if you want...
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while in washington, mr. romney also reportedly will visit with his former running mate paul ryan of wisconsin who is heavily golved in the g.o.p.'s negotiations with the obama administration to solve the government's fiscal cliff. since the election, mr. rom knit has secluded himself from the media at his southern california home making no public appearances but has bad photographed killing his car at a local gas station and taking a day trip with his grandchildren to nearby disneyland. linden in bristol, virginia on our democrats line. the g.o.p. says to address the spending problem, what do you think? caller: i kind of agree more with the president that it should be a balanced approach. yes, we probably do have a spending problem. i agree. but i definitely believe that there is a problem with our revenue and you know, to go back for guys who make billions or millions of dollars every year and just interest alone, who -- a secretary to work every day does that 40 hour a week. so i think it's a balanced appr
while in washington, mr. romney also reportedly will visit with his former running mate paul ryan of wisconsin who is heavily golved in the g.o.p.'s negotiations with the obama administration to solve the government's fiscal cliff. since the election, mr. rom knit has secluded himself from the media at his southern california home making no public appearances but has bad photographed killing his car at a local gas station and taking a day trip with his grandchildren to nearby disneyland. linden...
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is there dysfunction in washington overall? guest: there is dysfunction in washington. there's no question. i was a governor in the 1990's when bill clinton was president. i was coming in as he was going out as governor. but watching him as president, he ended up through much of his presidency working with a republican congress. we did welfare reform, at the end of last century, probably the most significant social overhaul of a major program, it was trial and error, because price we passed bills that went to the president's desk that were vetoed. the reason was the block granting of medicaid it. at the end of the process in august of an election-year we had an incumbent president running for reelection in august of that year the president signed welfare reform and the rest was history. i think you have to be able to work across the aisle. romney had an interesting observation yesterday it. he said that when he was elected in massachusetts, 80% of his legislature was democratic, both houses. he had a practice of meeting every week with the leadership and he would go to
is there dysfunction in washington overall? guest: there is dysfunction in washington. there's no question. i was a governor in the 1990's when bill clinton was president. i was coming in as he was going out as governor. but watching him as president, he ended up through much of his presidency working with a republican congress. we did welfare reform, at the end of last century, probably the most significant social overhaul of a major program, it was trial and error, because price we passed...
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washington, d.c.. caller: there are a lot of people talking about illegal immigrants and the fact that the state of arizona could discriminate against stopping someone based on just the way they look, but my concerns are if they are allowed to stop illegal immigrants and are rest them, with baby -- and arrest them? -- arrest them, would they be housing these people with the federal government? with the state not have to build more prisons to house these people if they cannot be deported by the federal government? i believe the federal government has to deport them. what does not create a financial problem for the state -- would this not create a financial problem for the state of arizona? they would have to pay more money. there would to be taxed for the state government as well. host: let's find out. guest: i mentioned racial profiling, which is what his first issue was. a law-enforcement officer stopping someone by the way they looked instead of on a warrant or suspicious activity -- but back to the
washington, d.c.. caller: there are a lot of people talking about illegal immigrants and the fact that the state of arizona could discriminate against stopping someone based on just the way they look, but my concerns are if they are allowed to stop illegal immigrants and are rest them, with baby -- and arrest them? -- arrest them, would they be housing these people with the federal government? with the state not have to build more prisons to house these people if they cannot be deported by the...
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washington journal continues. host: our series on the fiscal cliff continues this morning with a dive into social security. here to talk about the program and how it is involved in the discussions, the negotiations over america's financial future, is stephen ohlemacher, joining us from the associated press, where he is a reporter. hohow much social security to people get? guest: >> 66 million people. the average benefit is a little over $12,000 -- a little over $1,200 a month. maybe $13,000 a year or so. host: we are talking about retirees and the disabled. guest: a fairly wide group of people receive social security benefits. retired workers, spouses, children, disabled workers, widows, woodward's. -- widowers. a big safety net of people. host: retirees receive about $1,200 a month on average. the benefits for the disabled, $1,100 a month on average. how does social security get financed? guest: it has been a self-funded program since its inception. it is funded by payroll taxes. there's a 12.4% tax on wages up t
washington journal continues. host: our series on the fiscal cliff continues this morning with a dive into social security. here to talk about the program and how it is involved in the discussions, the negotiations over america's financial future, is stephen ohlemacher, joining us from the associated press, where he is a reporter. hohow much social security to people get? guest: >> 66 million people. the average benefit is a little over $12,000 -- a little over $1,200 a month. maybe...
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"washington journal" is next. [captioning performed by national captioning institute] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2012] host: good morning, friday, july 6, 2012. former first make -- lady nancy reagan is 91 today and former president george w. bush is 66 today. president obama continues his bus tour, in ohio and pennsylvania today. mitt romney continues his family vacation in new hampshire. you are watching c-span's "washington journal." today for our question we will look at your views on the health-care law one week after the court ruling. and what extension, a bridge -- with extension coverage from the news media about the health care ruling, we would like to see, now that you have had a week to settle in and understand that the law has been affirmed and the supreme court has made its ruling, have your views changed about the law or the candidates for president and they're talking about the law. our phone lines are open. good friday morning to you. an informal search on google news about
"washington journal" is next. [captioning performed by national captioning institute] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2012] host: good morning, friday, july 6, 2012. former first make -- lady nancy reagan is 91 today and former president george w. bush is 66 today. president obama continues his bus tour, in ohio and pennsylvania today. mitt romney continues his family vacation in new hampshire. you are watching c-span's "washington journal." today for our...
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somehow washington never gets the message. and here we are 30 years later on the brink of another crisis on new year's eve still addicted to spending money. now, we are over $16 trillion in debt. president reagan's words and principles remain true today, and they were true when he said them. the problem is spending money. mr. speaker, the american people know this. why doesn't the federal government and congress understand it? why? because washington is obsessed with spending someone else's money. it's the arrogance of power that congress spends the people's money without regard to how this obsession affects those very people. when american families are in debt, they sacrifice, they cut spending, whether that means taking one less family vacation or fewer presents under the christmas tree. homes across the fruited plain are feeling the pain of the economic squeeze in their wall etc. and they adjust accordingly. -- wallets and they adjust accordingly. that's what happens when times are tough. families don't have a limited credi
somehow washington never gets the message. and here we are 30 years later on the brink of another crisis on new year's eve still addicted to spending money. now, we are over $16 trillion in debt. president reagan's words and principles remain true today, and they were true when he said them. the problem is spending money. mr. speaker, the american people know this. why doesn't the federal government and congress understand it? why? because washington is obsessed with spending someone else's...
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phil "of washington journal" is next. host: the justice department says it will not prosecute for attorney general holder. and speaker boehner says that he could have him arrested, but he won't. we begin by looking at the aftermath of this week's house vote to hold the attorney general in contempt of congress. we want to know what you think should come next. here are the numbers if you want to get involved in the conversation. you can also get in touch with us by social media. the conversation is always going on on facebook and you can also send this e-mail. we start off by taking a look at an item we found written by lee anne caldwell under "white house, holder will not be prosecuted for contempt." right before thursday's vote in the house regarding the contempt charges, this is what the chairman of the house oversight and government reform committee daryl issa had to say. [video clip] i never thought this would come. after 18 months of investigation, through countless areas of negotiation in order to get the minimum mat
phil "of washington journal" is next. host: the justice department says it will not prosecute for attorney general holder. and speaker boehner says that he could have him arrested, but he won't. we begin by looking at the aftermath of this week's house vote to hold the attorney general in contempt of congress. we want to know what you think should come next. here are the numbers if you want to get involved in the conversation. you can also get in touch with us by social media. the...
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in from "the washington post." top senate democrats took aim at the private student loan industry on tuesday, calling for new rules that would allow educational debts to be wiped away during bankruptcy. and from "the financial times," this is a lead story. lead story in "the financial times." got a couple more we want to share with you before we start our next segment, which is on afghanistan. "the new york times" two nominees make it to a confirmation hearing. they move closer after a routine senate hearing. they held a hearing to test the two candidates. if the committee approves the two candidates, perhaps as early as next week, the senate would have a full roster of governors for the first time in six years. that is from "the new york times." by the way, ben bernanke will be up on the hill today, testifying at a congressional committee. c-span will be covering that. coming up next, is a discussion on our afghanistan strategy with congressmen mike conaway. but first, general allen was on the hill testified. here
in from "the washington post." top senate democrats took aim at the private student loan industry on tuesday, calling for new rules that would allow educational debts to be wiped away during bankruptcy. and from "the financial times," this is a lead story. lead story in "the financial times." got a couple more we want to share with you before we start our next segment, which is on afghanistan. "the new york times" two nominees make it to a confirmation...
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and here is the "washington journal", in league with the "washington post" to help get obama re-elected, which is not going to happen. host: i'll just state right there that's flatly not true but go ahead. and he's hinge up. lake placid, florida. independent line. caller: yes, good morning. host: hi. caller: this is such a nonissue, i can't tell you why they're starting a program -- host: why is it a non-issue? caller: something that happened in 1965 that can't even be verified as hazing in high school? let's do comparison, pedro. let's go back and see what obama was doing in school. he was hanging out with his mentor frank marshal davis, a drug dealer and also supporter of students for a democratic society, which is a socialist group that he supported, a member of the black panthers. now who do we want for president? or do you feel more comfortable with? someone who layses their classmate or someone who was using drugs, drinking alcohol by his own admission, and some people say selling drugs when he was a teenager? and the people he hung around with are all anti-american socialists. li
and here is the "washington journal", in league with the "washington post" to help get obama re-elected, which is not going to happen. host: i'll just state right there that's flatly not true but go ahead. and he's hinge up. lake placid, florida. independent line. caller: yes, good morning. host: hi. caller: this is such a nonissue, i can't tell you why they're starting a program -- host: why is it a non-issue? caller: something that happened in 1965 that can't even be...
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here is the washington -- the "washington post. they're getting closer to some sort of deal. let's begin with the overall march of this. they're looking at more spending cuts, one being social security or more benefits. in general, what you think this means for states? guest: as this is a balding, -- is an evolving, these proposals do not have a lot of effect on the states. the big programs for spending our social security, medicare and medicaid. what we are hearing is that medicaid is off the table and that is the only one of the three that has a direct impact on the states with the federal share program. and the other things we are hearing are on the revenue side. and again, the direct impact on states is very minimal. host: what if sequestration were to happen? what is the biggest concern for states? if they can reach a deal, was the biggest concern? guest: the biggest concern is that states have not been able to plan for what is going to happen because they do not know. everyone says sequestration will not happen. now we are two weeks away and states have had to figure of
here is the washington -- the "washington post. they're getting closer to some sort of deal. let's begin with the overall march of this. they're looking at more spending cuts, one being social security or more benefits. in general, what you think this means for states? guest: as this is a balding, -- is an evolving, these proposals do not have a lot of effect on the states. the big programs for spending our social security, medicare and medicaid. what we are hearing is that medicaid is off...
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washington will not decide. i have great confidence in the american people and know that when they go to the polls this november that they will elect leaders who will make certain we are held accountable. host: i know you have a meeting at the top of the hour. the front page of "the washington times" this morning -- mitt romney was vowing to stick -- to stay in this race. guest: i would not presume to tell anybody when to get in or out of a race. the american people are desirous of making certain we have one standard bearer on one-sided one the other side and to hold obama to accounts. the policies that he put in place, the sad thing is that it has devolved into dividing the country and it is very distressing. we have a plan for the future and we believe the optimism and hope of the american people rests in conservative governments that recognizes the primacy of the individual. host: the transportation bill in addition to the budget are two key issues before the house and senate this week. the transportation bil
washington will not decide. i have great confidence in the american people and know that when they go to the polls this november that they will elect leaders who will make certain we are held accountable. host: i know you have a meeting at the top of the hour. the front page of "the washington times" this morning -- mitt romney was vowing to stick -- to stay in this race. guest: i would not presume to tell anybody when to get in or out of a race. the american people are desirous of...
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it is a sign of how the nra works in washington. the of the very effective job of steering that agency by threatening its budget -- scaring that gency by threatening its budget, and by trying to keep them from having a permanent director. it is been six years. neither president bush for president obama has been able to get a permanent director. agency's stripped of the to not have leadership. host: we have been talking to matt bennett of third way. coming up a 10:00 a.m., the senate will be in session. they do not have the fiscal cliff on their agenda, but leader harry reid is expected to make a morning speech or morning statement about issues regarding the fiscal cliff. you can go to c-span2 can watch that. they're coming in at 10:00 a.m. this morning. the house is coming in at 2:00 p.m.. did not have an agenda. coming in to be here and just in case, et cetera. they will be coming in and probably be in session for a short time and then go out. you could keep updated on our web site at c-span.org. another four day weekend on "booktv
it is a sign of how the nra works in washington. the of the very effective job of steering that agency by threatening its budget -- scaring that gency by threatening its budget, and by trying to keep them from having a permanent director. it is been six years. neither president bush for president obama has been able to get a permanent director. agency's stripped of the to not have leadership. host: we have been talking to matt bennett of third way. coming up a 10:00 a.m., the senate will be in...
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